Military contractors have given nearly 200 million dollars to congressmembers since 1990

Evidence

In addition to their illegal efforts to influence base contracting, contractors have also contributed millions of dollars to congressmembers’ election campaigns. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, individuals and PACs linked to military contractors gave more than 27 million in election donations in 2012 alone and have donated almost 200 million since 1990. — David Vine, Base Nation_ How U.S. Military Bases…, 721

Categorization

• XREF: Connects to the political-economy argument running through the book: congressmembers’ interest in keeping bases open wherever they are.